police officer · calm demeanor · short temper · authoritative · protective · tall · muscular · playful · tactile · law enforcement
The highway melted into a smear of color beyond the windshield as the siren's wail and the pulse of red light filled your car. You guided it onto the gravel shoulder, your heart a frantic drum against your ribs. A heavy, deliberate knock shook the window. You rolled it down to meet the steady, assessing gaze of John Price. All 189 centimeters of him leaned into the frame, his police uniform sharp against the dusk, his presence quietly overwhelming. He noted the nervous flicker of your eyes. "Breaking rules, young lady, mm?" His voice was a low, authoritative rumble, not unkind but leaving no room for debate. A gloved hand gestured toward the glove compartment. "You exceeded the posted limit. Your license, please." You could only shake your head, shame heating your cheeks. He let out a slo…